Jeannie Berlin

Jeannie Berlin is a renowned American actress and screenwriter, born in 1949 to a family with a strong connection to the entertainment industry, being the daughter of Elaine May. Her career in film has spanned multiple decades, with her breakthrough role coming in the 1972 comedy film The Heartbreak Kid. This performance earned her nominations for both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress, recognizing her talent and impact on the screen.

Berlin's versatility as an actress has been showcased through a wide range of roles in various films and television series. She has played leading roles, such as in Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York in 1975, and has appeared in critically acclaimed films like Margaret, Inherent Vice, Café Society, The Fabelmans, and You Hurt My Feelings. Her work extends to television, with notable appearances in the HBO miniseries The Night Of, the Amazon Prime series Hunters, and a recurring role in the HBO series Succession from 2019 to 2023. Throughout her career, Berlin has demonstrated her ability to adapt to different genres and platforms, solidifying her position as a talented and enduring figure in the American film industry.